UK’s ageist attitudes revealed in new report

A study by the Centre for Ageing Better has claimed that the UK’s attitudes to ageing are overwhelmingly negative.

Scottish independence plans ‘paused’

Mike Russell has confirmed that the Scottish Government is no longer planning to hold an independence referendum this year.

Emergency bill to strengthen Covid-19 plans

The Department of Health and Social Care will introduce new laws to help ministers respond effectively to the progress of the coronavirus outbreak.

Wales to consider scaling back council services

Bin collections and other council services in Wales may be reduced during the coronavirus crisis.

Implementation committees set up amid Covid-19 spread

Boris Johnson has set up four new ministerial structures to coordinate and respond to the coronavirus pandemic across government.

Coronavirus spreading more rapidly in London

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the transmission of the coronavirus is happening more rapidly in London.

Coronavirus: Jenrick reaffirms support for councils

Robert Jenrick has said that the government is ready to do whatever is necessary to support councils in their response to coronavirus.

Homeless need ‘safe spaces’ to self-isolate

The government is being urged to provide safe spaces for the homeless and other vulnerable people to self-isolate, amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

PM to head daily press conferences on coronavirus

From today, the Prime Minister and senior ministers will host daily press conferences on the coronavirus pandemic.

WMCA to help build affordable homes for key workers

A deal struck by the WMCA will see affordable homes built for nurses and other low paid staff working at the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital.

Social care guidance to protect against COVID-19

New guidance for councils and care providers will ensure that adults receiving social care will be better protected against coronavirus.

PrEP to be made available across England

Local authorities will receive £16 million in 2020 to 2021 to deliver the preventative HIV treatment PrEP.

Social care funding and workforce inquiry launched

The Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into social care funding to counteract the impact of a shortage of care on the NHS.

Taskforce to boost local response to coronavirus outbreak

Robert Jenrick has launched a new taskforce bringing together senior experts across sectors to tackle the outbreak of coronavirus.

School dinners ‘led to fall in childhood obesity rates’

A new University of Essex study has found that free school meals is a useful weapon in the fight against childhood obesity.

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